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Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Lead

Accenture Federal Services
USAfull_timePosted 8 Jun 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div></div><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br>We are hiring a&nbsp;CIRT Lead&nbsp;to manage 24x7x365 front-line defense against cyber incidents. You will oversee the full lifecycle of cybersecurity investigations, from detection to resolution, while driving continuous improvements to client’s security posture.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead CIRT operations in advanced incident response</li> <li>Manage all SOC investigations, including misuse and data spillage cases.</li> <li>Perform advanced analysis of file system artifacts, memory, and network logs across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.</li> <li>Oversee email trace/purge functions and recommend data spill handling/sanitization.</li> <li>Collaborate with government analysts on post-incident recommendations to improve security.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years&nbsp;of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or related fields.</li> <li>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).</li> <li>One or more certifications:&nbsp;GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GCED, or IAT Level III equivalent.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Expertise in evidence analysis, incident management, and advanced threat detection.</li> <li>Strong collaboration and communication skills to work across teams and with stakeholders.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US&q

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